| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $200.90 | 8.708% | $218.3944 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.27 | 6.474% | $189.8112 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.78 | 5.135% | $137.4956 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.87 | 12.667% | $156.4607 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 5.721% | $260.9511 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.33 | 11.590% | $28.2657 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.97 | 8.498% | $165.9694 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.95 | $1,157.3481 | $1,157.35 | $1,157.30 | $1,157.50 | |